Proof of Usefulness Report

Duet

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+305
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Duet is a highly established, legitimate productivity tool with significant market penetration and verified historical utility. However, the PoU submission itself was of extremely low quality, providing zero evidence ('most people have used my product') and missing key data points ('marketcap: null'). While the product's real-world value and reach are undeniable (millions of downloads, likely >$5M ARR), the score is penalized by the lack of verifiable data provided by the submitter and the saturation of the market by native competitors like Apple's Sidecar.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+92
Audience Reach Impact+57
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+57
Market Timing Relevance+26
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+281
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+305

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our product, Duet, is a powerful screen sharing tool that allows you to use your devices more effectively by enabling Remote Desktop, using your devices as a second display, and more.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Productivity, Consumer Goods
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline